Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
Health and Wellness
Stellar ensemble cast at the top of their game in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda’
Wow! You’ll say that over and over again as this mind-blowing, superhero epic unfolds. Wow! The loss of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), aka Black Panther, …
National Family Caregivers Month How families with special needs children can navigate the extra pressure of the holiday season
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers and educate communities on how they can support them. Many caregivers …
Business
Macy’s announces multiyear restructuring plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Macy’s announced a multiyear money-saving restructuring program that it says will shrink its management structure and make the department store more …
Fiat Chrysler: $4.5B plan would add 6,500 Detroit-area jobs
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler on Tuesday announced a $4.5 billion plan that includes building the first new auto assembly plant in Detroit in almost …
Car insurance rates skyrocket
Car insurance rates are at an all-time high in the U.S., and rates are up another 6.3% in the Miami. Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, …
Technology
Your face on your espresso? Highlights from tech show
By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Imagine staring deep into the foam of your favorite espresso drink and seeing a face …
Popular elsewhere, high-speed rail remains elusive in the US
By JULIET WILLIAMS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Travelers easily whiz from city to city on high-speed trains in many parts of South America, Asia and …
Education
Broward and Miami-Dade colleges among 10 finalists for 2019 Aspen Prize
HIGH HONORS: Broward College and Miami-Dade College have been nominated for a chance at $1 Million prize that recognizes excellence in student achievement. Staff Report …
Mourning High teacher finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year
PHOTO COURTESY OF MDCPS WINNING TEACHER: Molly Winters Diallo, second from right, is joined by Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Commissioner Pam Stewart and Christopher Shinn, …
Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Bottoms to speak at FMU commencement
Mayor Keisha Bottoms PHOTO COURTESY OF KEISHALANCEBOTTOMS.COM The second woman and the sixtieth mayor of the city of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, will receive an …
Sports
Warriors will navigate a ‘bizarre’ schedule to San Antonio
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) – It looms as the biggest game of the week: Golden State at San Antonio in …
Cotton Bowl moves up to Friday, Dec. 29, in primetime
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – The Cotton Bowl will be played under Friday night lights. Organizers announced the game is moving to Friday night, Dec. 29, …
Joel Embiid’s season over because of left knee problems
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) – Philadelphia center Joel Embiid’s season is over because of left knee problems, including a torn meniscus …
